US Patent:
20020108688, Aug 15, 2002
Inventors:
Kammi Reiss - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A45C013/30
A45C013/26
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a handbag or case that includes a body, first and second body fasteners fixedly coupled to the body, and a selectively removable and attachable handbag strap coupled to the body. The strap has first and second ends, where the first end includes a first strap fastener and the second end includes a second strap fastener. The strap is attached to the body by coupling the first body fastener to the first strap fastener, and by coupling the second body fastener to the second strap fastener. The strap is removed from the body by detaching the first body fastener from the first strap fastener, and by detaching the second body fastener from the second strap fastener. The first and second strap fasteners of the removed strap are coupled together, so that the strap is worn as jewelry. In another embodiment, the body has a plurality of belt loops and the strap has a belt buckle at one end. When the strap is removed, it is worn as a belt around the beltline of a person by buckling the buckle.
